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The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
Fast washiDpton.

"A 10-year.old colored boy who rejoices
In the euphoDious cognomen of Bootsey
Perry was arrested by Officer Lewis at II
late hour last night for stealing fifteen
cent toy wagon from Robert Bird.
The explosion OF a coal.oil lamp caused
the house OF Charles II. Mcfarland, loca
at Garfield, near the Insane Asylum, to be
destroyed by fire about o'clock last night.
The loss is estimated at $500.
,-Robert Bias created such disturbance
yesterday at the colored camp-meetiug, on
Good Hope Hill. that Officer Mari escorted
him to the Anacostia sub-statlon, where he
left $40 collateral for his appearance before
the Police Court this morning
Harry Bradley succeeded In getting
drunk Saturday night, and created quite a
iumpus in East Washington. He was
locked up at the Fifth Precinct.
Fifteen arrests were made by the
officers OF the Fifth Precinct during the
forty.eight hours ending at s O'Clock this
morning.
Captain Sterling of the Dale, accom-
panied by his son, left the Navy Yard to-
day for a trip to the White House, on the
Potomac, in the steam-launch Black Jack.
The horse attached to coal cart be-
longing to B. l.. Simpson ran away this
morning on Pennsylvania avenue, between
Sixth and Seventh streets east, and damaged
the cart considerably.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

5s-lnch All.wool Ladies' Cloth; colors, black
myrtle, brown, garnet and navy. $50.
5i-inch Atwood Trlcot, same shades, 6jc.
Handsome Cashmere Embroidered Shoulder
Scarfs, SOC.
Square Cashmere Evening shawls, 00c.
Fichue Shaped silk Embroidered Cashmere
shawls, silk fringe, si,09.
80 elegant Lightweight Tailor.made English
Kersey Tight fitting Jackets for Ladies', raw
edge seams and satin finish. at $500; just the
thing for now; in navy and light tan.
Short end japanese Skirtlng, Sc.
Short end hest quality Cretonne, sy6c.
Short end Century Cloth, nc.
Short end GOinch Fancy Table Linen, best
oil goods. i3c.
Short end Double Face Striped Canton
Skirting, l0c.
Short end Double Face Fancy Plush Can
ton, Gle.
Short end New York Mills Bleached Cot,
ton, sl6c.
Short end Satin Twill Fancy Ticking, i2lSc,
Short opd Double,wldth Dark and Light De-
beige, 1O}Gc.
case of those fino Satin Plaid white Goods
In short ends, which should have been here
thirty days ago, just arrived. No doubt a
trile late, but the style, quality and price
will surely sell them at 0I6c and iOJ&c.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
IurnX l,nNerna

The tenth aud last excursion but one 30
the famous caverns of Luray will take
place on Wednesday, September Z, and
those desiring to go should purchase their
tickets early, as the number is limited.
Each ticket calls for q reserved seat cou-
pom, both going and returning. Covered
phaetons carry passengers to and from the
caverns and protect them from the rain or
sun, SO that the weather has nothing to do
with the success OF the trip. There Is no
crewdiDg or confusion either going or re.
turning The caverns are lighted by cleo
tric lights, aided by hundreds of candles,
thus fully displaying all It's hidden beau
ties. Round trip tickets are $3.50, which iu-
cludes admission. The train leaves b, and
o. Depot, Washington, $50 a. m, aud re-
turning arrives at o p. m. Four full hours
are allowed at the caverns. Meals can be
had at Luray restaurant for so cents, or at
the hotel for 81,
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
This Week at bay Ridge.

Bay Ridge remains as attractive as ever
There 10 peculiar charm about the place
during the early autumn, and visitors will
find great variety of diversions The An
pspolis Academy Band, under the efficient
leadership of Professor schoff, continues to
render most charming music from the band
stand. The trains from the Is. and o, sta.
tion carry down great numbers Of business
men who manage to spend an hour or two
at this popular resort, and return refreshed
and invigOrated. The restaurant is increas-
ing in popularity daily, and the lunch couu-
ter ia also doing well. During the coming
week the following organizations hold ex.
cursions to Bay Ridge; The Washington
Continentals, the Sewing Circle of Anacos-
TIA Church, and Stansberry Lodge No 81.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
An AIIcped Caml,linp Uousc.

Sergeant Hollinberger and Detectives
Raft and Horn raided an alleged gambling
house at G04 Louisiana avenue, opposite
Police Headquarters, at $3.50 o'clock last
Saturday night. Major Moore issued raid
ing warrant on complaint OF lady, who
charged that her husband had lost $40 In
this place instead OF paying draft with the
money. A game Of poker was In operation
when the officers arrived They took into
custody Griffin 8. Martin, and charged him
with setting up gaming table. A number
Of the players were also taken In as wit
nesses. Martin left 800 collateral for his
appearance for trial on Friday.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
Preliminary ODGni1g Of FlaalglS,

Preliminary Opening Of PIallglS,
Having received our Fall
stock Of l'lannels, we have
concluded to place them on
sale at once, giving early
purchasers an opportunity
to make their selections
previous to the opening Of
the season. The stock COM
prises
isorIcccs Jersey riannols, s7yG, 50 and OaSc
per yard.
These ever-popular goods
are more attractive than
ever. Extensive assortment
of plain shades, stripes and
checks, especially for La
dies House Dresses, Wrap
pers, Sacques, Children's
SUITS, CloakS, etc.
ai-Inch French Flannels, in palds and
stripes, 8il6c per yard
Western Homcspun Fianuels plain shades,
stripes and plalds; q inches wide sOc per yd
sya yds Wide $3.50 per yd
We have opened a line Of
Ladies Skirting Flannels,
conveniently put up in guam
titles sufficient for the max
ing of a skirt.
Stripes with plaid bor-
ders.
Stripes with fancifully de-
signed borders.
Stripes with fancy Boucle
borders.
Full Length and width for skirt for sl,oo,
81 and $3.50 per pattern.
Embroidered E2aNAeiS.-
White, embroidered in white
and colors; Colored, en-
broidered in white and
colors.
Something Ne70-ShynNk-
en- F2aRnekS.-We are show.
ing an excellent line oI
White Shrunken Flannels,
Mto 1>a yards wide, iOc to si.a5 per I'd.
These goods are shrunk
at the mill by a steam pro.
cess-a piece Of Flannel
measuring 3 yards is shrunk
to 215 yards; the narrower
widths in proportion.
Second hoor.)
| WOODWARD s. LoTHRoP.
Cor. 1ith and T SITS. n. W.
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West Washington.

james Coleman, white man, was ar
rested Saturday night by Ofleer NJ. L.
Fisher for writing policy.
Jennie snowden, an ls-yesr-old colored
girl, was locked up by Officer Burrows
Saturday, charged With stealing skirt from
Minnie Gray.
Schooner L. and NJ. Benedict cleared
for Baltimore Saturday, light.
Schooner Alice B. Phillips, $50 tons OF
coal, cleared for Boston this morning.
Temperature and condition of water at
IA. M. Great Falls, temperature, 73; condi-
tion, 36; receiving reservoir, temperature,
"a; condition at north connection, 33 al
south connection, 36; distributing reservoir,
temperature, 73; condition at lnfuent gate.
house, 86; condition at elluent gate.
house, &c.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
Death OF David N. Cajne.

Mr.. David Morrison Caine, promising
young lawyer of this city, died yesterday
afternoon at his residence, 1902 Virginia
avenue, of typhoid fever. Mr.. Calne
was nephew of the late David d. Morri-
son. He had but recently graduated from
the Georgetown College Law School with
high honors and was everywhere considered
to be young man with brilliant future
A young sister Of Mr.. Calne's and his uncle,
Mr.. Morrison, died on the same day. His
father and another sister are now lying
seriously I'll with the same disease
which ended the young mans life. The
funeral will take place tomorrow after.
noon from the New York Avenue Church
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

The repairs to the Corcoran Art Gallery
have been completed, aud 1t is now open to
the public.
Assistant Coroner Hartlgan OF this
city, who is now in the Vienna (Austrla)
Hospital, will return in November.
The District Commissioners have issued
an order that the boughs and other debris
from the tree trimmings in the parks shall
be burned on the bank Of the Jane. Creek
Canal.
Willie Hammond, white boy OF 1882
Thirty.second street, had his left arm
broken last Saturday afternoon on d street,
between Second and Third, by falling from
wagon.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
An Excellent Urayon and Correct
Iil,Cucrs.

Mesfrs. Merritt & Van Wagner are the
popular proprletors Of one of tho laryasI
and most complete photograph galleries 90
the National Capital, located at g!j Penn
sylvanla avenue northwest.
The representatives of the Medical Con-
cress will End the work Of this esthii'h-
ment exclusively Of the highest artistic
character. TuE CniriC's scribe Wi'
especially pleased with lnrgc'sIzei crayon
taken from o cabinet size photograph rep,
Tho infant Of MIR prlnchufd, whose death
occurred some time since through the neg
llrercp Of its nurse. The infant was the
rfandchnd of Governor \. Il shepard, aud
h was a bright and promising child, and
the crayou is an exact counterpart OF the
nfiriuAl
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
CHESAPEAKE g. OHIO ROUTE.

Newport News and Mississippi Valley Col
Schedule IN effect June 8, 1887.
Trains leave Union Depot, Sixth and d SITS.
1887 a. M.--For Newport News, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. Daily except Sun
day. Arrive In Norfolk $40 p. m.
1l:2i A. M.-For Virginia Springs, stations
on tho Chesapeake & Ohio and points
West, Daily except Sunday Obserya-
ton car, Charlottesville to Clifton Forge
Through Pullman Buffet sleeping cars,
Clifton Forge to Louisville and st. Louis.
b:3O r, M,-tast Western express daily.
Solid train, with Pullman Buffet sleeping
cars 10 Louisville. Pullman service to Gin
cipnau, st. Louis, Memphis and New
Orleans.
100 r. M.-For Virginia Springs and sta.
tions on Chesapeake S Ohio. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. Through Pullman Buffet
sleeplng cars Baltimore and Washington
to White sulphur Springs.
JOHN MUIR,
General Traffic Manager,
r r... II, W. FULLRh,
6eleral Passenger Agent.
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RhlLRnAns
pALTIMORE Z OAI0 RAILROAO.
Schedule iu eject July %. 1857.
nn,... N-unL.L....L..u L.-.L.1 .t.tL.u .Drn.r III

Schedule iu effect July -. 1851
Leave Washington from station corner of
New Jersey avenue Hn1 q street,
For Chicago and Northwest, express daily
Ior Ciu,lnnajl anl 50. Louis, express daily
8.l5 and g.4Up IN.
Tor riltsltrg and Cleveland, expires, daily
Tor Lexington and Loca Stations fiolO
FCr philadelphia, Newark aud Wlnniugtln
iSOa m. i.2i aud 4 30 D. IN. daily, eXpfoss
For iuicrmCdlntc points between Baltimore
ard fhIIntClphln, % o.. m. and tl.85p m
For singcty and intermediate poiuls, 1918
For For Baltimore. .. Cao. $40, 40, sBo.p.i5
n m. 1910. i.2j. as Nl minute traIu), } %,
i80, d.Sh, 10, 5't yl5 Z Ky, SO anl lill ..
/ 30, $50, $50, ijO' 53n,Gi5 5..i aud 1850
For Annapolis, o.!o and 3.8Oa M, 1!l lOanA
f56 p ~, ON sundays s5O m; i,i9 pa
GO y. IN. sundays, S3D Il. M I 10 y IN.
For Way stations between Washington und
baltimore, ., $40, $50 u. m. .19lO, 8 30, i.Ip.
30, 80. 4 40, G,l5 and ilaO y. m
For stations on the Metr0polltan branch,
tG15 a. J1a ~, 40 p. NJ for gr!ncip! station.
Sunday siois at all stations.
For Gnithgrshurg and intermediate points,
tolb a; M, tls.a9 y. M, 10 W. 49,.
For Boyd's and intermediate stations, II "
m daily.
Church train leaves Washington on Sunday
only at Lib p. IN, stopping at all stations on
Metropolitan Branch.
For Frederick, flv.jj a. IN , 1880 p. m. sun
DAYS. LIS pm
For lagorstown, ilO1Oa IN. and 1850 y. m,
Trains arrive from Chicago daily GO a. m.
and $50 y. M; from Cincinnati and St Louis,
daily u ~ Il. M, and l.l5 p. M; from Pittsbugg
daily $50 u. m l9Op. m.
From Philadelphia, Chester and Whining.
ton, 1913 a. m, a.Oj, and $50 p, IN. daily and
n 10 pm.
From singcrly and intermediate points
north Of Baltimore, 10 n m. daily.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington ut
5l0, G8u, 73O ., D.Oi, 10 aud 10 30 a, m lg.l5,
. 10. B. 4 10, 5.O5, q. G.30 : Is s 30 and 1 y m.
On sundays, O.31. o, gO5, 10 a. M, 1.2O, 9. 10.
4.1O, . %, q 30, Z i5, $50 and II u m.
For points on Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
t3.lb = IN.
tEXCert Sunday. fDaily.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences on orders left at ticket o1ices,
Gi9 and 1851 Pa. ave.
W. NJ. CLEMENTS, c. X, LORD,
Manager, Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
,pne ItncI,yiIie Fair

The Montgomery County fair, which
opens on wednesday and continues for
hree days, promises to be OF unusual In.
terest this year, and round-trip tickets from
Washington will be sold at one dollar, al
hitting the visitor to the grounds. Many
Of our citizens will DOUBTLESS avail them.
selves OF this opportunity TO see a splendid
exhibition and good racing. There Is to b.
a baseball match ON Wednesday between
the Montgomery Comfy and the District Of
train time
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
Smith MnshInrinn

Rose McDevitt, one of South Washing.
toms old-timers, INDUCED In too much gin
this morning and was kindly locked up by
Officer Dsly until the snakes In her neigh.
borhood became less numerous.
The Pilot Boy yesterday began her regu.
lar trips to the river landings, slllng the
place made vacant by the withdrawal Of the
Mattano. She will leave on her regular
trips Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at
ga. IN.
The steamer Henry T.. Bishop has been
withdrawn from the Lower Cedar Point
route.
Yesterday afternoon, as the Wakefield
was on her way down the river, Captain
Thomas Ross discovered several men cling,
Ing to the bottom Of an upturned boat
Captain Ross had yaHl lowered aud res
cued the men, Two Of whom came home and
the others remsiued to look after their boat.
None Of the Dames could be learned.
OLrMPIos VS.. FREDERICKs to morrow.
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Johns Noted and Famous Rcstau-
ustanI.

This long. established restaurant, eligibly
located on the corner of Seventh aud ID
streets northwest, has been thoroughly rem
ovated for the fall and winter season. Its
present proprietor has all tho necessary
facilities to furnish oysters in any style,
especially steamed, at the lowest possible
prices This establishment will make a
specially In serving select steamed at no
extra charge.
Meals and hot and cold lunches always
ready to serve. The finest brands OF liquors
only dealt In; also, excellent cigars. Prompt
service and courteous treatment to all who
may favor this popular restaurant with
their patronage.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

The season ls approaching when most Of
you will need stoves, both cooking and
heating. We would respectfully call your
attention to RuldCn's Mammoth Double In
st6llment house, $50 and 939 Seventh
street northwest, where can be found q large
selection Of furniture, carpets, stoves, heat
er. aud ranges (the latter are oil union
mnde). Mr. Ridden sells az cash prices ou
The lnstallmeut plan, with easy weekly or
monthly payments.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
VaE GREAT
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

To the North Wcst ana southwest.
DouJle Track. Spieadid semsTg.
StecL Rails. Ma9al FceHt Equipment
In EXPECT MAY 10, 1887.
Trains iedre Washington from ShrtoE, corner
or Sirih and y StFetts, as t0,iOios!
For PIttsburg and the West, Chicago Limited
Express of Palace Sleeping Cars at $50 q IN
daily; Fast Line, $50 m daily to Cincinnati
Tisbure to Cincinnati and Buffet Car to st.
Louis; daily, except Saturday, to Chicago,
with Sleeping Car Altoona to Chicago.
Western Express q $40 p m daily, with
st. Louis, and Harrisburg to Cleveland, con.
Meeting at Harrisburg with through Sleepers
for Louisville and Memphis. Pacific, *.
West, with through Sleeper Harrisburg to
Chicago.
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigua,. Rochester, Buffalo,
Niagara, 1000 m daily except Saturday.
with Palace Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmlra at
$50 IL daily, except Sunday.
For New York and the East, Z 81, 900, 1lOO
and ii. 40 M, $50, 4lo, 1900 aud II 20 p NJ
On Sunday 800 II 20 n IN, 200, 10 1000
and il.e0 IN. Limited Express of Pullman
faIlor ard Dining Cars, DO a nj daily. ex-
Cept sunday and l,1l p m daily, with PCnn-
sylvania Railroad Dining Cars.
For Boston without change, 100 p m every
For BROOKLYN, N. Y. all through trains con-
meet at Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn
Annex, atfording direct transfer 10 Fulton
street avoiding double tor-lagc across Now
For Philadelphia, 7.as, 900, II 90 and II 40 m,
200, TO- coo, 1000 and II 20 y IN. On Sun
day, 800, il.d0 a m, . 90, 40, 600 1000 and
ii.20 IN, Limited Express, Parlor and Din
ing Cars, Q 30 m week days aud 400 p m
daily, with Pennsylvania Railroad Dining.
Cars,
For Baltimore, CsS, 7.es, 600, $40, $50, il,oo
and 1I,40 m,, 1905, 200, 400, 40, i.sO di0,
go $40, 1000 and li,eO p IN. On sunday,
go, 0.0b, go, li.40a nj, 200, 400, 4l0, GOO,
$40, 1000 and II 20 IN.
For Pores Creek Line, 7.25 a IN and i.40 y m
daily, except sunday.
For Annapolis, 7.25, 1905 m. d.2O aud 600
I'm daily, except Sunday. Sundays aoo IN
and 4.I0pm m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY AND ALEXANDRIA AND
WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, eco, G.i5, $40, g.i7, 1887 m,
l20i noon, 2,05 As, d.35, G0l, sos, 1905 and
1l.31 pm. On sunday at 600 $40, 9.47, 1887
IN $50, G.0l, sos and i0.O5 pm.
| For Richmond and the South 600, 1887 q m
daily and d35 p IN daily, except Sunday.
| Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, COS,
SEQ. 0.l0, lob, 1l07 m, 120, 800, 3.s3 $40,
7.05, O,32 and l0f2 p m and rs midnight,
except Monday. On Sunday at 500, 9l0
and l2.i5 night.
Tickets and information at tho Office, north.
| east corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
| avenue, and at the station, where orders can
| be left for the checking of baggage to desti.
nation from hotels and residences.
| CHAS. L. PUGH, j. X. WOOD,
General Manager. G.P. A.
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Ofered OdGs and wa. Tnl,cn In,

John W, Evans,a sporting man, was ar
rested at the baseball grounds on Saturday
afternoon on charge Of dlsorderly con-
duct. "What did he doS" said Judge Smell
to the policeman who made the arrest. He
called out Two to One two to onel' Your
Honor,n said the policeman. "Wcll, that
was hciLous," smilingly remarked the
Court. "Pefsonal bonds"
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
STILL THEY COME !

Talk about busy We have been so busy
for the last eight days getting in our fall goods
that we really have not had time to look
through our stock to see what we could offer
cheap among our many bargains. But know.
ing that We are compelled to appear, in order
to fiji our yearly contract space. we have
given you somewhat of mixed list; but they
are surely untold drives, and picked from the
line Just received.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

During an alteration between Robert
Wilson and Samuel Walker, both oolored,
yesterday, Walker shot Wilson IN the left
Jaw. Wilson was taken to the Freedmen's
Hospital, where his wound wac reported to
be very serious. Walker has been arrested.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

10 buy every new BOOK that comes out,
when you may have the privilege OF reading
all you want at the low price OF s. subscrip-
tion for an entire year. Mr.. j. ID. Free, jr.,
No. l3i3 + street northwest, has all the
standard works and all the new books as
soon as published. Call and subscribe.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
A New Departure.

by SEPTEMBER 10 we shall open Mems
and Boys Hat Department. We shall show
you all the latest novelties and shapes. We
are not going to have any fancy prices, so
that we can meet any competition.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.

New goods are being
opened in this department
daily. We are constantly
on the lookout to improve
the standard of quality with
out affecting the low prices.
We quote the following ex-
cellent values:
900 doz Ladies' Muslin Corset Covers, fin.
ished seams, buttons and Duttup-holes, well
shaped, only lgIec each.
rs doz Ladies' Fine Cambria Corset Covers,
high neck, trimmed with Hamburg buttons
ard bntton,holes, complete, perfect hitting,
only 2jc each.
80 doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Corded Band
Chemise, well made and finished, only 37S6c
each.
GO doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Chemise, Q excel
lent styles, viz Yoke of lace, yoke OF 40 fiue
tucks, and yoke of Hamburg with tucks, only
tOc each.
co doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Drawers, wide
hem and tucks only 25c per pair.
70 doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Ora wers. tucked
cambIic ruflle, with cluster Of tuuks above,
only ai1ec each.
80 doz Ladies' Extra Fine Muslin Drawers,
! hno Hamburg rutile on the bottom, eight fine
| tuCks above, only 5Uc each,
co doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Nliht Dresses,
| front OF IIa mburg and tucks, Cambrlc ruiiles
| ON neck, sleeves aud down the front, only bOc
each.
Excellent styles in finer quality of muslin,
| at 75c, 81, 81 %, $3.50, etc.
| IS doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Walking Skirts,
| with wide cambric rulile, only 55c each; the
best skirt made for the price
d5 doz Ladies' Fine Muslin Walking Skirts,
| wide Hamburg rutile, with cluster Of tucks
above, only 81 each.
Our success with Muslin
Underwear is clearly at
tributable to the excellent
grade OF cottons, the high
class OF workmanship, style
and fit, which we offer at
such moderate prices.
Second floor; through either archl
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

Fresh Alderney butter, churned every
morning and delivered In lb "Ward"
prints, 40c. per lb, Also cottage cheese
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at
Cream, l5. per pt.
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05
sDlari's,

The house has Just been reflttel and re-
furnished throughout, and the dining room
opened for the season. Rooms from 75c
10 i2 per day, with few at SOC. liO91l-l3
Pennsylvania avenue
The Washington critic., 1887-09-05

use Rheumatic Strengthening Porous Plas-
ter. For sale by A. b. Finney, the drug
gist, corner Seventh and streets north
west, price 10c.